George and Dragon pub fire: New witness sought
POLICE investigating a fire at the George and Dragon pub in Redfield are looking to speak to a cyclist they belive could have information.
The cyclist was caught on CCTV riding in the area wearing a white hoody at the time of the incident on January 14.
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The George and Dragon pub after the huge blaze
Avon and Somerset Police spokesman Catherine Foster said: “We are still seeking to talk to this person who may have valuable information in relation to the fire.”
Fire investigators confirmed that the blaze which tore through the 260-year-old old coach house was started deliberately following a break-in.
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A total of 40 firefighters were needed to bring the fire at the building on Church Road, between Avonvale Road and Lyppiatt Road, under control.
Owner Andrew Ford, 46, has vowed to reopen the popular local if the structure can be saved.
Anyone with information about the incident is being asked to call 101.
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by WhatsTheStory
Monday, March 11 2013, 6:10PM
“Christ on a bike/bicycle/cycle/push-bike/velocipede. What a ridiculous non-point you seem to be trying to make!
I'm off now to try an identify a cyclist/bike rider (incorporating those that also travel on bicycles/cycles/push-bikes/velocipedes/two-wheeled pedal powered devices) wearing a white/cream/offwhite/possible light grey (its a sketchy CCTV image but definitly wearing a light coloured hoody and riding a bike/bicycle/push-bike/velocipede and could possibly smell of smoke/visible suspension of carbon or other particles in air, typically one emitted from a burning substance) in my car/automobile/four-wheeled motorpowered vehicle.
I'll be sure to be on the lookout for cyclists wearing white hoodies too.”
by Brandon_Hill
Monday, March 11 2013, 5:07PM
“"esp when considered as a car-owner...."
There's your subtle difference!
Ta”
by Bristolexpat
Monday, March 11 2013, 4:52PM
“World English Dictionary
cyclist or ( US ) cycler (Ësaɪklɪst)
— n
a person who rides or travels by bicycle
World English Dictionary
motorist (ËmÉÊtÉrɪst)
— n
a driver of a car, esp when considered as a car-owner
driv·er [drahy-ver] Show IPA
noun
1.
a person or thing that drives.
2.
a person who drives a vehicle; coachman, chauffeur, etc.
3.
a person who drives an animal or animals, as a drover or cowboy.
4.
Also called number one wood. Golf. a club with a wooden head whose face has almost no slope, for hitting long, low drives from the tee.
Take yer pick”
by Brandon_Hill
Monday, March 11 2013, 4:24PM
“I think you just want to have an argument with someone.. Well done for conceding.”
by Lone_Ranger
Monday, March 11 2013, 4:19PM
“OK, I give up - you win. You are obviously right that people on bicycles are not cyclists and motorists are not drivers. I don't know why I didn't see this earlier.”
by Brandon_Hill
Monday, March 11 2013, 4:08PM
“Oooh - I can sense you getting a bit het up! Ha ha!
Because you KNOW I'm right!”
by Lone_Ranger
Monday, March 11 2013, 3:57PM
“Attmepting to have the last word doesn't make you any less wrong. Give it up, eh?”
by Brandon_Hill
Monday, March 11 2013, 3:48PM
“Have a think about it... really no need for you to reply.”
by Brandon_Hill
Monday, March 11 2013, 3:36PM
“Not exactly, there is a subtle difference..”
by Lone_Ranger
Monday, March 11 2013, 3:09PM
“Driver/motorist = same thing and you well know it.”